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One of the most pressing questions in current geopolitical affairs brings Max Suchkov back to the table for this week's episode. Will Russia Invade Ukraine? If so, why? Check in to this week's episode to hear a Russian perspective on the question. Max is, of course, Director for both the https://english.mgimo.ru/structure/scientific-deps/iis (Institute for International Studies) and the https://english.mgimo.ru/structure/scientific-deps/iis/caas (Center for Advanced American Studies) at Moscow State Institute of International Relations in Russia. If you're interested, you can learn more about Max's illustrious career https://english.mgimo.ru/people/suchkov (here). Questions? Comments? Reach out at: info@perchperspectives.com Links: Subscribe to the Perch Pod Newsletter https://perchperspectives.com/reports/ (here). Check out LatamPolitik https://latampolitik.com/ (here)! Socials: Twitter: @https://twitter.com/PerchSpectives (PerchSpectives) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/perch-perspectives/ (Perch Perspectives) Website: https://perchperspectives.com/ (https://perchperspectives.com/)
Joe Biden may indeed be inaugurated in January of next year. However, will he have a legitimate mandate? Will the next campaign start when the next president takes office? Also, the neoliberal order is headed back into power. What will their agenda be? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Max Suchkov.
Register for the Communications and Geopolitics Webinar HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/communications-and-geopolitics-what-leaders-need-to-know-now-tickets-122586488487 (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/communications-and-geopolitics-what-leaders-need-to-know-now-tickets-122586488487) In this episode, Jacob speaks with Max Suchkov, a Senior Fellow and Associate Professor at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). He is also a non-resident expert at the Russian International Affairs Council and an Associate Research Fellow at the Italian institute of International Political Studies. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 2:46 What's the trajectory of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict?9:35 Whither Iran?15:07 What are the chances for direct Russia-Turkey conflict, now and in the future?25:55 What are Russia's top foreign policy priorities?32:50 What does Russia think about Xinjiang?36:49 A Russian's view of the US48:20 Will Putin still rule Russia in 2030?50:48 OutroSubscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! We put out new videos every other Monday Questions? Reach out at: info@perchperspectives.com Socials-Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2N5Rmh1ZUQxNWdsVGptSzU4aFNsSG5kMjg3Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttOV9nWGlVTzNqbWNQLTZrWmVpQVpXbndvY25FTlJIdzBrU2tad3NYcWxON0gyT204REw1b2xONVhSZW9JUEFNdDhVdnI3Mk9HYWJhQmlhMlhSRS1UcG1oMjV5WmtISDdMQ3JUdm5wU1MzRWhxdXhQOA%3D%3D&v=tfr8Wm8LpfE&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPerchSpectives&event=video_description (https://twitter.com/PerchSpectives) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/perch-perspectives/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/perch-perspectives/) Website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmk0NDRSTGtBWVh2c0hVOWZiZTM1aEFBaVRNUXxBQ3Jtc0ttaFhSaXRwc09sSTBkNDJVWW5lajZlRFp4d2laOV93Q0hjNU4yT1NjSXUzRG1KdnN0NC1XeWJOdWVyOC11RHNVUU1SZE5LdUhFbjI0RW9MbmN3SVcxWEc2d043cEQ3bURpOVJmeHIyN2tVZGc2ek9Taw%3D%3D&v=tfr8Wm8LpfE&q=https%3A%2F%2Fperchperspectives.com%2F&event=video_description (https://perchperspectives.com/)
On the Middle East with Andrew Parasiliti, an Al-Monitor Podcast
Max Suchkov, Senior Fellow at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, discusses Russia’s Syria strategy, Iran-Russia ties, and why Moscow has low expectations for US-Russia relations after the US presidential election.
Kirill Serebrennikov, one of Russia’s most acclaimed artistic figures has been released from house arrest on Tuesday. This week on From Russia With News we speak to Oliver Carroll, the Moscow correspondent for the Independent about the controversial case and what to expect next. Libya is again on the brink of civil war. A Russian-linked warlord, who controls swaths of the oil-rich country has announced a campaign to take the country's capital, Tripoli. We speak with Max Suchkov, Editor at Al-Monitor about Russia's role in the Libyan conflict.
Maxim A. Suchkov is a PhD political analyst, Russia Editor at Al Monitor, and a fellow at the Italian Institute for International Political Studies. ***** A little more than a year ago, on 27 December 2017, a woman climbed on top of a utility cabinet, one of those boxes you see in the street for … Continue reading "CO098 Max Suchkov on Russian Objectives"
Maxim A. Suchkov is a PhD political analyst, Russia Editor at Al Monitor, and a fellow at the Italian Institute for International Political Studies. ***** A little more than a year ago, on 27 December 2017, a woman climbed on top of a utility cabinet, one of those boxes you see in the street for … Continue reading "CO098 Max Suchkov on Russian Objectives"
How will we miss 2018? Let me count the ways. Alright, we’re done - let’s get this year over with. Phil and Cooper speak with Al-Monitor’s Congressional Correspondent Bryant Harris about the recent Senate vote on Yemen, and we will hear from him and many other Al-Monitor editors and columnists about their predictions for the coming year, featuring Mazal Mualem, Daoud Kuttab, Laura Rozen, Mohammad Shabbani, Ali Mamouri, Amberin Zaman, and Max Suchkov. Also, give a warm welcome to guest host, the late John McLaughlin. This is the last episode of 2018, see you in January! Senate votes to end US involvement in Yemen war (Bryant Harris) Music: Fairuz – “Laylet Eid” (iTunes | Spotify)
Al-Monitor Russia Mideast editor Max Suchkov joins Phil and Cooper in studio to discuss the recent tensions after a Russian cargo plane was shot down by Syrian missiles in the midst of an Israeli strike – how have Israeli/Russian relations been in the past, and how does this effect Russia’s role in the region? Also, what do the Russians get out of the recent agreement with Turkey? Plane shot down over Syria puts Russia-Israel relations to the test (Max Suchkov) Russia raises stakes with Israel over downed plane (Marianna Belenkaya) What Putin-Erdogan deal means for Idlib (Max Suchkov) Music: LIKE.A - СНОСИТ КРЫШУ (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)
Next week, US President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki to talk shop. Phil and Cooper, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed after a week off, jump headfirst into the summit, discussing recent tensions and how this summit relates to the Middle East, specifically Syria. Also, friend of the pod and Al-Monitor’s Russia-Mideast editor Max Suchkov joins us from Moscow to give his expert analysis. Bolton lays ground for Trump, Putin summit (Max Suchkov) Russia, Jordan discuss Syria in run-up to Trump-Putin summit (Marianna Belenkaya) Can Russia deliver on Trump’s hope of ousting Iran from Syria? (Kirill Semenov) South Syria offensive rages as thousands flee (Tamer Osman) монеточка (Monetochka) - каждый раз (Every Time) (iTunes | Spotify)
You’ve probably heard about John Bolton by now – he’s about to become President Trump’s most trusted national security advisor. Phil and Cooper talk about his past, our present and how it will affect our future, with a focus on how he views the Middle East. Iranian official declares Bolton appointment a 'shame' (Al-Monitor Staff) Russians fear Bolton may doom Iran deal, stoke arms race (Max Suchkov)
Phil and Cooper discuss the upcoming Sochi congress, a summit of Syrian groups brokered by Russia, Iran and Turkey to discuss the country’s future. It’s complicated but we have our expert in the studio all the way from Moscow – Al-Monitor’s Russia-Mideast editor Max Suchkov. Also, we discuss the Emoji Movie and Turkish hackers. 05:48 - What 2018 looks like for Russia, US regarding Syria (Max Suchkov) 05:48 - Moscow’s leverage in Syria is strong, but limited (Max Suchkov) Music: Serebro - Mama Luba (iTunes | Spotify)
The eighth round of U.N.-sponsored peace talks in Geneva faltered this month, to the disappointment of Syria envoy Steffan de Mistura, who called failed negotiations a “missed opportunity." Russia, on the other-hand, is hoping that upcoming Moscow-backed negotiations in the Kazakh capital of Astana and the Russian city of Sochi will yield a political settlement for the Syrian war. On this episode of Deeply Talks, Hashem Osseiran, deputy managing editor, speaks with Rami Khouri, senior public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut and non-resident senior fellow with the Middle East Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School, and Max Suchkov, editor of Al-Monitor’s Russia-Mideast coverage, about the prospects and challenges of a settlement for Syria. For more information on the war in Syria, visit www.newsdeeply.com/syria and subscribe to our weekly emails.
The eighth round of U.N.-sponsored peace talks in Geneva faltered this month, to the disappointment of Syria envoy Steffan de Mistura, who called failed negotiations a “missed opportunity." Russia, on the other-hand, is hoping that upcoming Moscow-backed negotiations in the Kazakh capital of Astana and the Russian city of Sochi will yield a political settlement for the Syrian war. On this episode of Deeply Talks, Hashem Osseiran, deputy managing editor, speaks with Rami Khouri, senior public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut and non-resident senior fellow with the Middle East Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School, and Max Suchkov, editor of Al-Monitor’s Russia-Mideast coverage, about the prospects and challenges of a settlement for Syria. For more information on the war in Syria, visit www.newsdeeply.com/syria and subscribe to our weekly emails.
US-Turkey relations are at an all-time low, and now it’s going to be harder for Americans to get visas to travel to Istanbul. Phil and Cooper explain the backstory of the scuffle between the two countries, and what’s happened since. Also, Saudi Arabian royalty visited Russia last week – what’s the significance of their first-ever visit from a Saudi king, and what might Russia be thinking? Also, Julian won an award, yeah Julian! 05:34 - Erdogan targets US envoy over escalating visa row (Amberin Zaman) 05:34 - Turkey, US keep finding ways to vex each other (Pinar Tremblay) 10:00 - Why are Turks disposing of $1 bills? (Tulay Cetingulec) 16:28 - Russians, Saudis look to spruce up relations (Max Suchkov) 16:28 - King Salman goes to Russia (Bruce Riedel) 16:28 - US missile defense sale to Saudis seen as effort to thwart Russia (Jack Detsch) Music: Elif Kaya - Tövbe Tövbe (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)
Tensions are building between the US and Russia regarding the Syrian conflict, so Phil and Cooper speak with Al-Monitor's Russia-Mideast editor, Max Suchkov, to get the lowdown. Also, the Saudi Arabia has a new crown prince, and what that spells for the rest of the Middle East. 03:25 - The long-term cost of Saudi succession shake-up (Bruce Riedel) 04:53 - Gulf rift sends tremors through Yemen (Maysaa Shuja Al-Deen) 05:23 - Influence-rich Saudis blow through Sunni unity (Bruce Riedel) 08:48 - US attack on Syrian jet puts Putin under pressure (Max Suchkov) 25:35 - Russia picks 'bull terrier' as new ambassador to US (Max Suchkov) Music: Ya Soshla S Uma (All the Things She Said) by t.A.T.u. (Spotify | iTunes | Facebook)
Phil and Cooper discuss a new Syrian ceasefire agreement drawn up in Astana, Kazakhstan by Russia, Iran and Turkey -- and its implications for the Trump Administration's foreign policy. They also discuss the new leadership of Hamas in Palestine, and the history behind the inter-party conflict there. In other news, Piers Morgan has a foot fetish. 04:18 - Syria to get civilian safe zones (Max Suchkov) 04:18 - US, Russia approach each other cautiously on Syria (Max Suchkov) 12:51 - What to expect from Hamas' newly elected leader (Adnan Abu Amer) 12:51 - Could Hamas' pragmatic new leader finally reconcile with Fatah? (Shlomi Eldar) 12:51 - Hamas defies charter, recognizes 1967 borders (Shlomi Eldar) Song: Bashar Murad - Voices (YouTube) Feel free to email us at podcasts@al-monitor.com with any questions, comments, concerns, or feedback you may have!